Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Deer Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deer Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46932, 46994. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deer Creek Township
Out of every 100 Deer Creek Township adults…
Deer Creek Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deer Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Deer Creek Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Deer Creek Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deer Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Deer Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Deer Creek Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Deer Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Deer Creek Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | C− | 45.3% | 14.1% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Carrollton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | D | 47.4% | 15.3% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Ervin Township | C− | 38.7% | 14.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Carrollton Township and Washington Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Deer Creek Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deer Creek Township
Why doesn’t Deer Creek Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deer Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Deer Creek Township?
Memorial Hospital in Logansport, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Deer Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Deer Creek Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Heath Clinic of Burlington in Burlington, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deer Creek Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.